Trade-off rows: 4, 9 (extra room, but check the seat notes). Watch rows: 1, 24 because of galleys, bulkhead clearance, and lavatories.
China Southern Airlines flies the in 3 layouts — pick yours
Which version are you on?
- Rows only run up to 24 on this version — if your row is above 24, you're on the 278-seat (12J · 24W · 242Y) version or 259-seat (30J · 42W · 187Y) version instead.
- Seat letter B exists only on this version — if that's your seat, this is your aircraft.
- This version has no G/H/K seats — if your seat letter is G or H or K, you're on a different version.
Seat map
Config-verified· checked June 2026Verified configuration · 126 seats · 8J / 24W / 94Y · Verified 2026-06-16
Cabin counts and layout verified; seat positions in partial rows are approximate.

Cabin
126 seats total| Class | Pitch | Width | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | — | — | 8 |
| Premium Economy | — | — | 24 |
| Economy | — | — | 94 |
Cabin guide
- Business: 8 seats in a 2-2 layout (rows 1-2), A330 2-2-2 fully-flat.
- Premium Economy: 24 seats in a 3-3 layout (rows 4-7).
- Economy: 94 seats in a 3-3 layout (rows 9-24).
Best seats
- 4 — Bulkhead row: extra legroom
- 9 — Bulkhead row: extra legroom
Seats to avoid
- 1 — Galley ahead
- 4 — Bulkhead: tray table in armrest, no under-seat storage
- 9 — Bulkhead: tray table in armrest, no under-seat storage
- 24 — Galley and lavatories behind: limited recline
Exit rows, lavatories & galleys
- Cabin, before row 1: 1 lavatory and galley - nearby rows can see queueing, door noise, and foot traffic and nearby rows can get meal-service noise and light.
- Cabin, between rows 2 and 4: 2 lavatories and galley - nearby rows can see queueing, door noise, and foot traffic and nearby rows can get meal-service noise and light.
- Cabin, between rows 7 and 9: 2 lavatories and galley - nearby rows can see queueing, door noise, and foot traffic and nearby rows can get meal-service noise and light.
- Cabin, behind row 24: 2 lavatories, galley, and exit door area - nearby rows can see queueing, door noise, and foot traffic, nearby rows can get meal-service noise and light, and adjacent seats may have extra legroom or door-slide intrusion.
China Southern Airlines's seats 126 passengers across 3 cabin classes.
How we verified this layoutConfig-verified · checked 2026-06-16
Variant identity
China Southern Airlines uses this page for 8J / 24W / 94Y. The seat counts below are taken from the verified layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 8J / 24W / 94Y
- 126 seats as drawn
- 8 Business, 24 Premium Economy, 94 Economy
Cabin classes, seat counts and monuments confirmed against China Southern Airlines's published configuration; seat positions within partial rows are approximate. The map cannot render unless its seat-by-seat count reproduces the published totals exactly (8J + 24W + 94Y = 126 on this aircraft).
- Source
- Airline-published cabin configuration
- Method
- Config-verified (positions approximate)
- Last checked
- 2026-06-16
- Validated seats
- 8J + 24W + 94Y = 126
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the China Southern Airlines have?
- This China Southern Airlines configuration (8J / 24W / 94Y) has 126 seats: 8 Business, 24 Premium Economy, 94 Economy.
- What are the best seats on the China Southern Airlines ?
- Rows with extra room on this aircraft: 4, 9 (bulkhead row).
- Which seats should you avoid on the China Southern Airlines ?
- Seats worth double-checking before you pick: rows 1; 24 — mostly due to lavatory and galley proximity, limited recline, or missing windows. Rows 4, 9 trade extra legroom for lavatory or galley proximity — fine if noise doesn't bother you. Click any seat on the map for the specific reason.
- What type of business class seat does the China Southern Airlines have?
- A330 2-2-2 fully-flat — fully flat beds arranged in pairs.
- Does the China Southern Airlines have premium economy?
- Yes - 24 Premium Economy seats in a 3-3 layout.
- How accurate is this China Southern Airlines seat map?
- This layout is verified seat-by-seat: every cabin count is checked against the airline's published configuration, and the full seat grid is validated before the map is shown. Last verified 2026-06-16.